Spirit of the Game
“The faith of a few inspired a nation.”
Synopsis
In the lead up to the 1956 Olympic games, a group of missionaries are tasked with helping the fledgling Australian basketball team compete in their first ever Olympics, and in doing so, unite a nation still coming to grips after the war.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Spirit of the Game Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Kevin Sorbo Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$223K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.07x
-$3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darran Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Darran Scott
- Original Score
- Matt Rudduck, Ned McPhie
- Original Title
- Spirit of the Game
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $3.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $223K
- Production Studios
- KW Films, McLaren House, Jaggi Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darran Scott
Darran Scott
Matt Rudduck, Ned McPhie
Brian J. Breheny
Adrian Powers
Steve Jaggi, Kate Whitbread, Spencer McLaren
Department Leadership Roster
Darran Scott
Director
Brian J. Breheny
Director of Photography
Adrian Powers
Editor
Darran Scott
Writer
Steve Jaggi
Producer
Andrew Infanti
Costume Design
Matt Rudduck
Original Music Composer
Adele Flere
Production Design
Kate Whitbread
Producer
Spencer McLaren
Producer
Ned McPhie
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spirit of the Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Spirit of the Game about?
In the lead up to the 1956 Olympic games, a group of missionaries are tasked with helping the fledgling Australian basketball team compete in their first ever Olympics, and in doing so, unite a nation still coming to grips after the war.
Who directed Spirit of the Game?
Spirit of the Game was directed by Darran Scott.
Who stars in Spirit of the Game?
The principal cast of Spirit of the Game includes Aaron Jakubenko, Kevin Sorbo, Anna McGahan, Wade Briggs, Hannah Cliff.
When was Spirit of the Game released and how long is it?
Spirit of the Game was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Spirit of the Game?
Spirit of the Game had a reported production budget of $3.2M and grossed $223K at the worldwide box office (0.07 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Spirit of the Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spirit of the Game was composed by Matt Rudduck, Ned McPhie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spirit of the Game?
Spirit of the Game holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).